Junior Bible (JBQ) 10 Point Practice Test

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• Which disciple initially doubted Jesus' resurrection?
• Paul wrote two letters to a young pastor; which name was that pastor?
• Which Old Testament book is a collection of hymns and songs?
• Which languages were predominantly used for writing the two testaments?
• Why do we love God?
• What did the people of Ephesus do with their books of witchcraft to show they had turned to God?
• What two groups of men worshiped the Christ child?
• Where did Jacob and his family settle in Egypt?
• For what purpose did Moses send twelve spies into Canaan?
• Approximately how many years did it take to write the Bible?
• Which man replaced Judas as an apostle?
• About how many people did God inspire to write the Bible?
• Which version of the Fourth Commandment emphasizes keeping the Sabbath day holy?
• Does God treat all people alike?
• What was the original name of the country God promised to Abraham?
• Which statement is NOT a Joshua-era miracle?
• In which city did Jesus perform His first public miracle?
• What is the event called when the Israelites left Egypt?
• Which commandment protects the sacredness of marriage?
• Who was the captain of David's army?
• What happened to the Egyptians who tried to follow the Israelites through the Red Sea?
• Why did David refuse to kill King Saul?
• What is the shortest chapter in the Bible?
• What strange gift did King Herod give to his stepdaughter?
• When the people returned to Jerusalem from captivity in Babylon, who oversaw the rebuilding of the walls of the city?
• To what young pastor did Paul write two letters which are books of the Bible?
• Where did Micah say the Messiah would be born?
• Which queen is known for opposing the worship of the true God during Elijah's time?
• Why did Joseph's brothers come to Egypt?
• How many years did the Israelites wander in the wilderness?
• Which New Testament book is composed almost entirely of prophecies of the future?
• Humans were created in whose image?
• What is the longest chapter in the Bible?
• Who was Moses' sister?
• Where did God appear to Moses out of the burning bush?
• Which of Jesus' parables tells us God is willing to forgive and restore the sinner who repents?
• Esther became the wife of the king of Persia; the empire was which?
• Which prophet gave Naaman the instruction to wash in the Jordan River?
• Who did God appoint as the next king after Saul?
• How did God persuade Pharaoh to let the Israelites go?
• Which of the following best describes the immediate reaction of God to the Tower of Babel attempt?
• To whom was the virgin Mary engaged to be married?
• Which set lists Noah's three sons?
• Which ruler of the Jews came to Jesus by night seeking the way to eternal life?
• Which book of the New Testament tells about the beginnings of the Church?
• Which prophet was swallowed by a great fish when he ran from God's will?
• How are people different from animals?
• Sanctification is
• According to Zechariah, where will Jesus stand with His feet when He returns to the earth?
• What sin did Aaron and the people of Israel commit at Mount Sinai?
• Which king hosted the drunken feast at which the handwriting on the wall appeared?
• In the armor of God, which piece is described as the belt of truth?
• Why were Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego thrown into a fiery furnace?
• From which mountain did Moses view the Promised Land before his death?
• At Mount Sinai, which idol did Aaron help the people worship?
• How long did Jesus remain with the apostles after His resurrection?
• How did Aaron and Hur help Moses gain the victory over the Amalekites?
• Which tax collector sought to see Jesus by climbing a tree?
• Which pair of officials' dreams did Joseph interpret while in prison?
• What king of Babylon conquered Jerusalem and the kingdom of Judah?
• What Gentile girl decided to serve God because she loved Naomi?
• Why was it wrong for Lot to live in Sodom?
• Who was the slave Paul won to the Lord while in prison?
• Old Testament books count?
• Which three of the disciples were Jesus' closest friends?
• Why was Saul removed from the throne?
• Into what country was Joseph sold as a slave?
• Who wrote the letter to the Ephesians that includes the instruction to children to obey their parents?
• Which statement best describes Luke's contribution to the New Testament?
• Whom did God choose to replace Saul as king of Israel?
• What inscription did Pilate place on Jesus' cross?
• What happened to Joseph after he refused to commit sin with his master's wife?
• In which book and chapter is the first record of the Ten Commandments found?
• Who wrote more books than any other person?
• Which item is not part of the armor of God?
• Who were Noah's three sons?
• Why did God give the law?
• How did Jesus enter Jerusalem at the Triumphal Entry?
• The first record of the Ten Commandments appears in which book of the Bible?
• Whose sin caused the defeat at Ai?
• What promise did God make to Moses at the burning bush?
• What is grace?
• Which figure blessed Abraham as a priest and king?
• In Jesus' parable, the wise man who built his house on the rock is like which group?
• Which judge was known for extraordinary strength?
• What two cities did God destroy with fire because of their great wickedness?
• A disciple is defined as?
• To what city were many of the people of Judah taken as captives?
• What is sin?
• Who was Joseph's first master in Egypt?
• In which garden did Jesus pray the night before His crucifixion?
• The word gospel means what?
• Whom did God give Moses to help him in bringing the people out of Egypt?
• Who were the first persons, other than Joseph and Mary, to hear that Jesus had been born?
• Which term best describes God's unearned love and forgiveness?
• How did God provide bread for the Israelites in the wilderness?
• Which verse begins the Bible's creation account?
• Which son of Saul was David's best friend?
• How did God show His approval of Jesus at His baptism?
• In what language was most of the Old Testament written?
• What name did God give to Jacob, and what does it mean?
• What gift of God was given to the Church on the Day of Pentecost?
• How did Moses disobey God when water came from the rock at Meribah?
• Why did Moses flee from Egypt?
• Which person was appointed by Pharaoh to prepare for the famine?
• In prison, whose dreams did Joseph interpret?
• Which Old Testament book is a collection of songs used in worship?
• What person did the people ask Pilate to spare instead of Jesus?
• In what language was most of the New Testament written?
• What feast did God institute to commemorate the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt?
• What meaning did Joseph's dreams have?
• Moses viewed the Promised Land from which mountain before his death?
• Jesus proved His power over nature by calming a storm on which body of water?
• How many times did the Israelites march around the walls of Jericho?
• Who was chosen to replace Judas as an apostle?
• Which commandment concerns honesty in testimony against your neighbor?
• Which New Testament book is largely composed of prophecies about the future?
• What did God use to guide the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness?
• What is the penalty of sin?
• Which apostle betrayed Jesus?
• Which woman deceived the strong man to reveal his power?
• Which companion is often associated with Paul on later travels and is listed along with Silas?
• Which names comprise the four Gospels?
• Upon what judge did God ask Samuel to pronounce judgment?
• About how many people were saved as a result of Peter's sermon on the Day of Pentecost?
• What does the word Golgotha mean?
• On the road to Damascus, who appeared to Saul?
• Daniel interpreted a famous dream for which king?
• What giant did David kill?
• What is faith?
• What was the outcome of Moses' disobedience at Meribah?
• As described in Hebrews, what was the ark of the covenant?
• After Andrew met Jesus, what did he tell his brother Simon?
• Where did Jacob have a dream of a ladder reaching to heaven?
• What did Jesus do to heal the man born blind?
• Beatitudes begin with which word?
• In the story of Naaman, which river did he wash in to be healed?
• Why should we wear all of the armor of God?
• To whom did God give a sign of the sun moving backwards to show him that he was healed?
• Which statement describes worship?
• In Jesus' parable, who helped the man who had been beaten and robbed?
• Which book of the Bible tells about the beginnings of the world?
• What are the two divisions of the Bible?
• Which son of Abraham was born to Hagar?
• Which describes prayer most accurately?
• Why did Jeroboam establish idol worship in the northern kingdom of Israel?
• Who told Mary she would be the mother of the Messiah?
• What is an epistle?
• Who walked with God until God took him to heaven without dying?
• What did Esau sell to Jacob?
• Into how many kingdoms did the kingdom divide after Solomon's death?
• What does 'testament' mean?
• Which of the Ten Commandments sets aside one day each week as special unto God?
• How did Esther save the lives of the Jewish people?
• What is the Spirit's sword?
• How long did Jesus fast during temptation?
• Which statement about Luke is true?
• Which region did Jacob's family settle in Egypt?
• What is a prophet?
• Who lived longer than any other person and how long did he live?
• What did the Roman officer in charge of the crucifixion say about Jesus?
• In the Christian's armor, what is buckled around the waist?
• Which two trees were mentioned in the account of the first sin?
• Who defeated the Midianites with 300 men?
• On what mountain did God give Moses the Ten Commandments?
• According to Romans 6:23, what is the gift of God?
• The Bible's two main divisions are the Old Testament and New Testament. Which option reflects this correctly?
• On Mount Carmel, why did Elijah ask God to consume the sacrifice with fire?
• Who wrote many of the Psalms?
• Repentance means
• Where did the universe come from?
• When the Wise Men came seeking Jesus, what question did they ask?
• How old was Moses when he died?
• What is true about Enoch according to the account?
• Who offered protection to the spies in Jericho?
• Whom did God send to prepare the way for Jesus?
• What is the Bible?
• Where did Jesus pray the night before His crucifixion?
• Which child heard the voice of God at night and became a prophet?
• Who preached the sermon on the Day of Pentecost?
• What should Christians use to protect themselves from Satan's fiery darts?
• Why did David show kindness to Mephibosheth?
• Why did God send a flood upon the earth?
• What happened to Paul at Lystra after the people had thought he was a god?
• Which apostle betrayed Jesus?
• Who is known for attempting to seize the throne from David?
• Who was the first person to see Jesus after His resurrection?
• Nebuchadnezzar was the king of which ancient empire?
• Which commandment protects the right to own possessions?
• Which book tells about the beginnings of the Church?
• Which three disciples witnessed the Transfiguration?
• What did Paul tell the Philippian jailer to do to be saved?
• Which event led to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah?
• What was the name of the son born to Abraham and Hagar?
• Who is traditionally associated with writing many of the psalms?
• Who was the first Christian martyr?
• Whom did Pharaoh appoint to prepare for the famine?
• Dorcas is also known by what name?
• After Jesus walked and talked with His apostles for 40 days following His resurrection, what happened to Him?
• How long did David rule as king?
• Which two of the twelve spies said the Israelites could capture the land?
• A prophet is chosen to speak for God in what way?
• Which action helped Moses obtain victory over the Amalekites?
• On the road to Damascus, what event occurred when Saul met Jesus?
• What words did John the Baptist use to identify Jesus when he spoke about Him?
• Who was the first murderer?
• Who were the first two brothers?
• Who were the wicked king and queen of Israel during the time of Elijah?
• What did the Israelites build to worship God while in the wilderness?
• Who was raised from the dead in answer to Peter's prayer?
• What happened to the kingdom of Israel upon Solomon's death?
• Which journey featured Silas and Timothy as Paul's main assistants?
• What did Jesus teach about material possessions?
• Why did the apostles rejoice after being beaten for preaching the gospel?
• In the Christian armor, what is the helmet?
• The birthright is associated with inheriting God's promise to which ancestor?
• What object did God command to be made for healing the bitten Israelites?
• In betraying Jesus, how did Judas show the soldiers who Jesus was?
• From which tribe were the priests chosen?
• How did Jacob show his special love for Joseph?
• What was the main purpose of the sacrifices and offerings made by the Israelites?
• Who was Melchizedek?
• Which book is not one of the four Gospels?
• What happened when Jonah preached to the people of Nineveh?
• Who was swallowed by a great fish when he ran away from doing God's will?
• What great statement did Peter make about Jesus?
• What revelation did Jesus give to Peter, James, and John on a high mountain?
• What is death?
• What did Jesus prophesy Peter would do on the night of His betrayal?
• Who was Moses' father-in-law and what was his position?
• In addition to shepherds, which other group worshiped Jesus after His birth?
• Who was Isaac's wife?
• Who are the angels?
• What man lost all of his possessions and his health but remained true to God?
• Which sister of Moses is recognized for leadership and is described as a prophetess?
• What did Jesus prophesy would happen to the stones of the Temple?
• Who is described as the first murderer in the Bible?
• Who accompanied Moses as his spokesperson before Pharaoh?
• Why did Jesus die on the Cross?
• Why did the rich young ruler fail to follow Jesus?
• What is promised to the jailer and his household if they believe, according to Acts 16:31?
• Whom did God appoint to be the leader after Moses?
• Who was Mary's fiancé at the time Jesus was born?
• What happened to Daniel when he continued to pray to God instead of to the king?
• What natural signs accompanied Jesus' crucifixion?
• What is the meaning of Golgotha?
• How did Jacob obtain the blessing of the firstborn instead of Esau?
• Which figure is famous for supernatural strength?
• Which sign did God place in the sky after the Flood to show He would never destroy the earth by flood again?
• About how long did Jesus preach and teach before His crucifixion?
• At the Last Supper, how did Jesus teach His disciples humility?
• When should Christians rejoice?
• Which statement best describes the immutability of God?
• Who were the only two men who left Egypt and entered Canaan?
• How did God provide healing for the Israelites when they were bitten by snakes?
• Which statement best describes the reason for turning away from occult practices in Ephesus?
• What did Solomon ask God to give him when he became king?
• The period during which the Bible was written spans approximately how many years?
• How was the way made for the women to get inside the tomb?
• Where did Jesus live as He was growing up?
• Which event involved turning water into wine?
• Who were the tentmakers who assisted Paul at Corinth?
• Which commandment explicitly forbids coveting what belongs to your neighbor?
• Name the two groups of people who worshiped Jesus at birth.
• By what miracle did the children of Israel enter the Promised Land?
• Which of Paul’s letters was addressed to a young pastor named Timothy?
• Moses' father-in-law held which religious office?
• When the people returned to Jerusalem from captivity in Babylon, who oversaw the rebuilding of the temple?
• From which mountain did Moses view the Promised Land?
• What was the sin of Ananias and Sapphira?
• Who were the first man and the first woman?
• Who was the Roman officer who sent for Peter to come and preach to him?
• Which action demonstrated Abraham's faith when called to leave Ur?
• What was the tenth and last plague that fell upon Egypt?
• Which statement best describes death from a biblical perspective?
• How did sin enter the world?
• What descendant of Ruth became king of Israel?
• Which statement did Peter make to the lame man at the temple gate?
• What is an apostle?
• Who was the first king of Israel?
• Praise is defined as
• The first four apostles Jesus called to follow Him were which of the following groups?
• Sanctification is defined as
• Who helped Paul on his first missionary journey?
• What new name did God give to Jacob and what did it mean?
• Which term means a learner and follower of Jesus?
• One central purpose of the Bible is to reveal what?
• Angels are described as what kind of beings?
• Why was Moses not allowed to go into the land of Canaan?
• Redemption refers to which concept?
• Which Gentile woman pledged loyalty to Naomi and God?
• Which commandment forbids bearing false testimony against your neighbor?
• The first statements of the Sermon on the Mount that begin with 'Blessed' are called what?
• Which king started the monarchy in Israel?
• What is the longest book in the Bible?
• Who climbed a tree in order to see Jesus?
• What was Jesus' first miracle?
• What evidence did the spies bring back to show that Canaan was a good land?
• What title did Pilate have placed on Jesus' cross?
• What child heard the voice of God speak to him during the night?
• How did God reward Job for his faithfulness?
• Why did Saul of Tarsus go to Damascus?
• In the Christian armor, what is worn on the feet?
• Peter's confession described Jesus as which of the following?
• When did David say life begins?
• Which is the first of the Ten Commandments?
• Who was the Jewish girl who became the wife of the king of Persia?
• How did God test Abraham's faith when He asked him to leave Ur of the Chaldees?
• Which statement explains why we love God?
• Cain and Abel are known as what biblical pair?
• In the Parable of the Sower, to what did Jesus compare the seed?
• What did Daniel do when the king decreed he could no longer pray to his God?
• According to church history, who was the only one of the twelve apostles not martyred for his faith in the risen Christ?
• Which sign demonstrated that Aaron was God's chosen leader among the elders?
• What is prayer?
• Who did Pharaoh's daughter find floating in the river?
• What occurred while Peter preached at Cornelius' house?
• Aside from Joseph of Arimathea, who assisted in Jesus' burial?
• In the Garden of Eden, which two trees were linked to the first temptation?
• Which disciple was a tax collector?
• How did the Wise Men find Jesus?
• Which commandment protects the sacredness of human life?
• What miracle did God perform for Moses at Rephidim?
• What miracle occurred when Joshua fought at Gibeon?
• Mephibosheth was related to David through which family line?
• How did Peter escape from prison the night before Herod planned to kill him?
• Who were Paul's chief helpers on his second missionary journey?
• What are the names of Joseph's two sons?
• In which city were Jesus' followers first called Christians?
• Which Old Testament prophet foretold the outpouring of the Holy Spirit?
• Which figure was taken to heaven in a whirlwind, marking a dramatic departure of a prophet?
• What caused Moses to flee from Egypt?
• Which city saw Jericho's walls fall after the Israelite shout?
• Where did the Transfiguration occur?
• In Judas' betrayal, what gesture did he use to reveal Jesus to the soldiers?
• Which commandment prohibits misusing the name of the Lord your God?
• In the feeding of the 5,000, how many loaves and fish were used?
• How did Jesus feed 5,000 men, plus women and children?
• Which of David's sons tried to take the kingdom from him?
• How did Paul know he was supposed to preach in Macedonia?
• What was the name of the son born to Abraham and Sarah?
• What is the key teaching Jesus gave about what a person’s life consists of?
• Who was the baby Pharaoh's daughter found floating in the river?
• About how many people waited together in the Upper Room for the coming of the Holy Spirit?
• The Bible's revelation is to whom?
• What is doctrine?
• Which of the Ten Commandments prohibits the worshiping of idols?
• Which item did Jacob give Joseph to show his favoritism?
• The physician who accompanied Paul and wrote Acts?
• Which of the Ten Commandments prohibits cursing and swearing?
• How old was Jesus when He began His public ministry?
• Who was king over Judea when Jesus was born?
• How did Jesus answer those who asked if it was right for them to pay taxes to Caesar?
• What building did Solomon erect for God?
• What is the theme of the four Gospels?
• What prophet succeeded Elijah?
• What did Paul call 'the first commandment with promise'??
• Justification is described as when God accepts us as though we had not sinned.
• Who did God tell David to choose to be king after his death?
• Which three youths refused to worship the king's image and were cast into the furnace?
• In Ephesians, what command does Paul give to the children?
• Which phrase describes a life not defined by possessions?
• What is another name used in Scripture for the mountain where the Ten Commandments were given?
• How did God change the bitter water of Marah into good water?
• What happened to Saul near Damascus?
• Repentance is best described as
• At Isaac's birth, how old were Sarah and Abraham?
• Who was Abraham's nephew?
• What was the meaning of the first rainbow?
• In the Christian armor, which piece protects the chest and is described as righteousness?
• By what miracle did Israel leave the land of Egypt?
• Which gift was not given to Jesus by the Wise Men?
• Which statement best matches the fourth commandment in its common paraphrase form?
• Who tricked Samson into revealing the secret of his strength?
• How did Jesus die?
• What happened at Jericho when the children of Israel shouted at Joshua's command?
• How did God prove Moses and Aaron were His chosen leaders?
• Who was the mother of Joseph and Benjamin?
• Which faithful spy accompanied Joshua to enter the land?
• Which term refers to being set apart to serve God and to grow in holiness?
• How old were Abraham and Sarah when Isaac was born?
• How did God judge the people who built the tower of Babel?
• Who protected the spies Joshua sent to Jericho?
• To what country did Abraham go in time of famine?
• Which queen came from a long distance to visit Solomon?
• Who was called the weeping prophet?
• Who baptized Jesus?
• Who wrote the Book of Acts?
• Who were the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah?
• Jonathan was in relation to David as:
• In the Christian armor, what is the shield?
• What was Luke's occupation?
• What words did the Father say at Jesus' baptism?
• What is the name of the giant slain by David in the narrative?
• Who was Abraham's wife?
• Where did Jesus spend His early years?
• Which of the following describes the Israelites' reaction to the spies' report?
• After the Flood, how did the people rebel against God?
• Which prophet succeeded Elijah in continuing his ministry?
• Where were the believers waiting for the Holy Spirit prior to Pentecost?
• Which two were the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah?
• What is another way to refer to the building Solomon erected for God?
• Who did Peter heal at the temple gate?
• Which two individuals are recorded as having buried Jesus?
• According to the prophet Zechariah, where will Jesus' feet stand when He returns to the earth?
• What is redemption?
• How did Rahab mark her house so she would be protected when Jericho was captured?
• Whom did God take directly to heaven in a whirlwind?
• When the Flood came, how long did it rain?
• Justification occurs when we accept Jesus as Savior; God declares us righteous.
• What natural signs accompanied Jesus' crucifixion?
• What was the meaning of the handwriting on the wall at Belshazzar's drunken party?
• Which person demonstrated neighborly love in the parable about helping the wounded man?
• What gifts were given to Jesus by the Wise Men?
• Into what country was Joseph sold as a slave?
• Which festival commemorates the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt?
• Which Syrian officer was healed of leprosy by bathing in the Jordan River at Elisha's command?
• Worship is defined as
• Which of the following best describes Lot's relationship to Abraham?
• New Testament books?
• In Jesus' teaching, the foolish man who built his house on sand represents which group?
• Whom did God spare from the Great Flood?
• Where did John the Baptist baptize Jesus?
• Which commandment forbids coveting anything that belongs to your neighbor?
• After his trials, how was Job rewarded by God?
• How many books are there in the Bible?
• What does the law reveal, according to Paul?
• What event began Jesus' public ministry?
• Who interpreted a famous dream for King Nebuchadnezzar?
• The priests in Israel were chosen from which tribe?
• What happened to John on the isle of Patmos?
• How did John describe the way Jesus would baptize?
• What is the meaning of Pharaoh's dream according to Joseph?